Take the trip of your dreams with United MileagePlus
Have you ever dreamed of visiting Singapore, Iceland, Switzerland, or Australia? You don’t need to wait any longer. Now is the perfect time to use the miles you’ve earned with your United MileagePlus account and make those trips happen.
Why put off your plans? Turning a destination on your bucket list into reality now creates memories you can revisit and share. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, an anniversary, or the celebration of a personal achievement, using miles to travel is a meaningful way to mark the moment. These are events you won’t repeat in the same way, so honoring them with an unforgettable trip makes sense.
Research shows that experiences tend to bring more lasting happiness than possessions, and travel is among the richest experiences you can have. If you need inspiration, read on — here are examples of how MileagePlus members have used their miles to create extraordinary journeys.
Member stories that inspire
Eric Chiang combined miles and credit card points to build a round-the-world adventure using one-way business- and first-class awards. His itinerary included:
- Tokyo
- Paris
- Singapore
- Johannesburg
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
For a published itinerary price of $27,618, Chiang redeemed 540,000 miles and paid $980 in fees — an impressive redemption value of roughly five cents per mile — and created memories to last a lifetime.
– Eric Chiang, Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University
Steven White chose to use his miles on experiences closer to home: attending the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, taking part in a golf event, and purchasing two Tumi bags. For him, miles enabled bucket-list activities and moments he might not otherwise have had.
– Steven White, Owner, Steven White Marketing & Consulting
Donna Childs used miles and hotel points to treat her parents to a milestone anniversary trip to London and Paris, flying first class across the journey. Sharing travel with loved ones can be one of the most rewarding ways to redeem miles.
– Donna Childs, Founder and CEO, Prisere LLC
Your miles can open doors to unique experiences, special celebrations, and the chance to make lasting memories. We appreciate our MileagePlus members and look forward to hearing about your travels. Share your story using the hashtag #MyUnitedJourney.
Learn more about MileagePlus
Visit united.com/mileageplus to explore redemption options, find inspiration, and start planning your next trip.